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Poetic Garlands: Hellenistic Epigrams in Context (Volume 28) (Hellenistic Culture and Society),New
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Epigrams, the briefest of Greek poetic forms, had a strong appeal for readers of the Hellenistic period (32331 B.C.). One of the most characteristic literary forms of the era, the epigram, unlike any other ancient or classical form of poetry, was not only composed for public recitation but was also collected in books intended for private reading. Brief and concise, concerned with the personal and the particular, the epigram emerged in the Hellenistic period as a sophisticated literary form that evinces the period's aesthetic preference for the miniature, the intricate, and the fragmented.Kathryn Gutzwiller offers the first fulllength literary study of these important poems by studying the epigrams within the context of the poetry books in which they were originally collected. Drawing upon ancient sources as well as recent papyrological discoveries, Gutzwiller reconstructs the nature of Hellenistic epigram books and interprets individual poems as if they remained part of their original collections. This approach results in illuminating and original readings of many major poets, and demonstrates that individual epigrammatists were differentiated by gender, ethnicity, class status, and philosophical views. In an important final chapter, Gutzwiller reconstructs much of the poetic structure of Meleager's Garland, an ancient anthology of Hellenistic epigrams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Poetic Garlands: Hellenistic Epigrams in Context'? A: The book focuses on the study of Hellenistic epigrams, exploring their literary context, structure, and significance during the Hellenistic period (323-31 B.C.).
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Poetic Garlands' is Kathryn J. Gutzwiller, who provides a comprehensive literary analysis of Hellenistic epigrams.
- Q: What type of poetry does this book discuss? A: The book discusses epigrams, which are short, concise poems that were popular in the Hellenistic era.
- Q: What is the importance of epigrams in Hellenistic literature? A: Epigrams were significant in Hellenistic literature as they were unique in being both publicly recited and privately collected, reflecting personal and particular themes.
- Q: What does Kathryn Gutzwiller analyze in her study? A: Gutzwiller analyzes the epigrams in the context of the poetry books in which they were collected, offering fresh interpretations and readings of various poets.
- Q: How does this book contribute to understanding gender and class in poetry? A: The book highlights how individual epigrammatists were differentiated by gender, ethnicity, class status, and philosophical views, providing a nuanced understanding of Hellenistic poetry.
- Q: Is 'Poetic Garlands' suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'Poetic Garlands' is suitable for academic research as it is a full-length literary study that draws upon ancient sources and modern papyrological discoveries.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its First Edition, published on March 5, 1998.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 420 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Poetic Garlands'? A: The book is bound in hardcover.